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Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

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Bank Shares

What happened with CBA shares and the other big ASX bank stocks in October?

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how Westpac, NAB, ANZ, and CBA shares stacked up in October.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price down 4.9% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to have changed their minds on Resmed over the weekend.

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Small Cap Shares

A 30% drop hasn't stopped this ASX small cap's global ambitions

| Leigh Gant

This ASX small cap’s re-rating might be more about sentiment than fundamentals.

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International Stock News

Can anyone catch Elon Musk and SpaceX? Jeff Bezos thinks he can — With Blue Origin

| Rich Smith

SpaceX has grown into America's No. 1 space company. Blue Origin would really like to be at least No. 2.

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BNPL shares

Why did Zip shares tumble 12% in October?

| Bernd Struben

After surging more than 300% since April, why did Zip shares tumble in October?

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International Stock News

Has Warren Buffett's Berkshire been buying or selling stocks?

| Sebastian Bowen

Berkshire Hathaway has just released its latest quarterly report.

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Resources Shares

Why are shares in this junior critical minerals company surging more than 20%?

| Cameron England

This junior developer has received a strong endorsement from a US government agency for its antimony project.

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Resources Shares

This Gina Rinehart-backed lithium company has just won a key approval

| Cameron England

This company's lithium project is a step closer after being granted approval for construction.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, CBA, and Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Are these blue chips buys? Let's find out.

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Energy Shares

Forecast: Here's what $5,000 invested in Woodside shares could be worth next year

| Tristan Harrison

Can this business deliver good returns over the next 12 months?

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Technology Shares

DroneShield shares surge 9% on major contract win

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock is storming even higher on Monday. Let's find out why.

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Gold

Up 240% this year, guess which ASX All Ords gold stock is lifting off again today

| Bernd Struben

Up 240% this year, this ASX All Ords gold stock is off to the races again on Monday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Westpac shares fall despite reporting $6.9bn profit and dividend increase

| James Mickleboro

Australia's oldest bank has released its full year results this morning. Let's see how it performed.

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Cash Rates

With the chance of a Melbourne Cup day interest rate cut fetching long odds, when can mortgage holders expect another cut?

| Cameron England

The timing of the next potential interest rate cut has been pushed out by hotter-than-expected inflation figures.

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REITs

RBA decision looms: These 4 property stocks could benefit from another hold decision 

| Samantha Menzies

All eyes are on the RBA on Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks to buy for passive income in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Looking for passive income? Analysts think these shares are worth a closer look.

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Broker Notes

Down 22%: Why Bell Potter just upgraded this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker has turned bullish on this beaten down stock.

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Small Cap Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $2.03

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a good time to invest in this beaten-up stock.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be worthy additions to a balanced investment portfolio.

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Share Market News

3 ASX blue-chip shares I'd buy with $3,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of the leading Australian businesses.

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Dividend Investing

CBA is a quality stock but these ASX dividend shares are better in November

| James Mickleboro

Analysts prefer these shares for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market start the week strongly? Let's find out.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

I’d back these investments to deliver good results over the long-term.

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Technology Shares

Investors should put these 2 top ASX tech shares on the watchlist

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these two investments for significant gains.

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Dividend Investing

Want to build up income? I believe these 2 ASX 300 shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

I’m predicting great things for these ASX 300 shares…

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Dividend Investing

Why I just bought this 6%-yielding ASX dividend stock and plan to buy even more

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers everything I want from an ASX dividend stock.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 37% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business looks incredibly cheap.

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Energy Shares

Demand for nuclear power pushed ASX 200 energy shares higher last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Uranium shares powered higher amid a stronger uranium price and an $80B US investment in reactors.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares in October

| James Mickleboro

These shares were sold off last month. Let's find out why.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the BHP dividend forecast through to 2029

| James Mickleboro

Is the BHP dividend getting bigger or smaller from here? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Retirement

Young Australians overestimate how much retirement income they'll need: report

| Bronwyn Allen

A Vanguard survey shows young Australians expect to need $100,000 in annual income to fund their retirement.

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How to invest

How to turn a $200,000 portfolio into $1,000 a week in passive income

| James Mickleboro

Wouldn't it be nice to get paid for not even lifting a finger? Here's how you could do it.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in October

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors were fighting to get hold of these shares last month.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

I'd buy 2,193 shares of this ASX 200 stock to aim for $2,500 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers investors significant dividend potential.

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Retirement

Average age of retirement rises to 64 years

| Bronwyn Allen

The average age at which Australia's 4.5 million retirees quit work is 57, but those who retired in FY25 were…

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Will the central bank make a cut or has recent data spooked it?

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Superannuation

How much you really need in superannuation to retire comfortably

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how much superannuation is needed if you want a comfortable retirement.

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